marrow squash

noun

1. any of several squashes having a smooth surface, an oblong shape, and a hard rind.

marrow squash

noun

1. any of several oblong squashes that have a hard smooth rind, esp the vegetable marrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of marrow squash¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

Cut a marrow squash in slices, remove the seeds and stringy portions, pare and lay in a steamer.

From Project Gutenberg

And there'll be cabbage and pumpkins and marrow-squash and Lima beans, and lots of corn for the chickens.

From Project Gutenberg